Paul VI
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978 (1897–1978).
The record
Paul VI was a pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978. Born on 26 September 1897 in Concesio, VI died on 6 August 1978 in Castel Gandolfo at the age of 80.
Positions held include Substitute for General Affairs (1937–1953), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (1954–1963) and cardinal (1958–1963). VI studied at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and Pontifical Gregorian University. Honours include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Order of St. Gregory the Great and Order of Pius IX, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 125 languages, Paul VI is No. 2,918 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 September 1897, Concesio
- Died
- 6 August 1978, Castel Gandolfo (aged 80)
- Country
- Italy
- Known as
- Latin Catholic priest, diplomat, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University
- Languages
- Italian, Latin, Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 125
Did you know
Was 40 when first substitute for General Affairs (1937).
Lived to 80.
Shares a birthday with T. S. Eliot and Martin Heidegger.
Has a Wikipedia article in 125 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1937–1953Substitute for General Affairs
- 1954–1963Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan
- 1958–1963Cardinal
- 1963–1978Pope
Connections
- FatherGiorgio Montini
- SiblingLodovico Montini
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1953
- Order of St. Gregory the Great
- Order of Pius IX
- Order of the Golden Spur
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
- Order of Charles III
- Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Silver medal of Merit Croce Rossa Italiana
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